Definition of subventionnext
as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action the committee receives an annual subvention from the foundation to run the museum

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Recent Examples of subvention It’s needed, Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West contends, to shore up vital health care services threatened by reductions in federal subventions and the state budget’s own deficits. Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026 External factors like the ban on subvention schemes and poor market sentiments impacted housing sales in both cities, but MMR performed relatively better. Anuj Puri, Quartz India, 19 Dec. 2019 When paternal subventions were not forthcoming, Neruda hit on the idea of securing a diplomatic post abroad through Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Benjamin Kunkel, The New Republic, 2 July 2018 Without subventions from Washington, Tesla’s market capitalization never would have even briefly exceeded GM’s. George Will, National Review, 11 Oct. 2017
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Noun
  • In the meantime, the challenges that lie ahead for Kubicek include nailing down a higher state subsidy than Tri-Rail received last year, and completing an overhauled fare system which will see passengers pay an extra 10% starting in October.
    David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2026
  • The comptroller’s report last year estimated that the subsidy-eligible projects underway would yield more than 15,000 rental units, and more have entered the pipeline since then.
    Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
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  • The group also wants to add more reefs to other public access points in the next grant cycle.
    Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • The foundation engages in grant-making and research while also managing the historic Richard Pousette-Dart House and Studio in Suffern, New York.
    News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026
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  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators at a fiery hearing this week that the Pentagon is running short of cash, despite a massive $150 billion one-time allotment in last year's big budget bill.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • The business rarely sells out of its specific team allotments, and the prices can fluctuate during games depending on scores.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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“Subvention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subvention. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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